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The D.C. government is years behind in updating its living wage rates for its own contractors to meet the rising cost of living, which it is required to do by law. In 2010, the wage was set at $10.50; if it was updated as required, it would now stand at $13.40.

LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:

The National Transportation Safety Board says it will not investigate the deadly accident that occurred during over night construction along Metro's Red Line this weekend because of the government shutdown. [Washington Times]

Some truckers plan to hold a rally this week that would involve them circling I-495 and calling on congress members to be arrested for disregarding the constitution. [US News]

An off-duty police officer shot a man who tried to rob her Tuesday morning. [News4]

Authorities identified the man who died after he lit himself on fire on the National Mall Friday as Joe Constantino, 64, of New Jersey. [Post]

Spiral of Shame: The Oneida Indian Nation held a symposium Monday, which included the likes of D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, to convince the NFL to change the Washington football team's offensive name.